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ernship in 1874, and was MEM
Der of every Democratic state con-

ernship in 1874, and was men,
Der of every Democratic state con-
veniion down to the nomination
of Grover Cleveland as Governor of
New York. From 1880 to 1884 he was
chairman of the state committee, and was
in the convention which nominated Til
den in SIG, Hancock in 1880, and Cleve-
land in 1884. He conducted the Cleve-
land campaign in New York, and in the
oontr-l of state politics he succeeded
Samuel j. Tilden as the leader of the
leaders.
Until his protIacted Illness Mr.. Maa-
ming had very little of what might be
called home life. When he IT sided in
Albany he spent his days between the
presidents desk ofbthe Commercial Bank
and the Office CT his newspaper, and even
when he had climbed the hill to his
pleasant residence on Washington ave-
nue., he had few moments to give to his
family circle He was one Of the most
apprOachabie Of men, then as now, and he
was always ready 10 give hearing to
the humblest of his political friends.
lie burnt the midnight oil relent-
lrssly, but gradually he was SOW
ing the seeds of that dread dis
ease that was so suddenly to strike him
down. He had a strong constitution, but
like many another man he thought it
stronger than it was. In paralysis medi
cal aid is unavailing and eXtraneous SYM
patty does not count. But as busy as ne
was in Albany he found himself, when he
came here, in an unaCcustOmed position,
with pressure for appointments which
q much stronger man could not have
withstOod. Instead of lea wing work for
his subOrdinates, he tried to use his Al
bany methods; he tried to do too much.
Very naturally he broke down and this is
the end. He has had his warning, and
his friends, medical and social, are wise
enough to press upon MIN the absolute
necessity OF perfect rest, mental ana
physical. 1t is the impression here, that
es President of the New York bank, the
greater part of his labor viii be in drag
ing his salary. His name is what is
wanted.
The home life of Mr.. Manning since he
has resided a. the capital has not been
more quiet than it was in Albany. He
lives on Eighteenth street, in one of the
largest and most expensive of the private
residences constructed in accordance
with the modern architectural ideas of
the city. To reach it from the capitol
or the White House, you have to go
through the most fashionable and beauti-
tul section OF the capital,
but beyond you do not come TO
many line residences, for it may be
said to be in the SUBURBS. 1t stands
almost alone in a square building
lots, with signs of real estate agents tell
Ing where they can be bought, and the
view is anythiOg but grand or extensive.
However, there are 8 number of resi-
dences of prominent men in the vicinity.
Just across Dupont circle is the magnit
cent house built by James g. Blaine when
he was Secretary of State, and q hundred
yards beyond is Stewart Castle, built by
Senator Stewart when he was il the Sen
ate some years ago. 1t is nov occupied
Oy the Chinese Minister The front Of
the Manning residence does not give a
fair idea of the magnitude of the build
Ing. 1t stretches back some distance